Shortly before the start of training camp in 2024, the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks in exchange for Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo, and a first-round pick. A blockbuster trade like this in late September is, of course, rare.
However, one main reason this trade took so long was that DiVincenzo's inclusion was a sticking point for the Wolves. While Minnesota coveted him, the Knicks were reluctant to trade one of the Villanova boys.
15 months later, Tim Connelly and the Wolves look genius for being so firm on getting DiVincenzo back. In general, this trade has aged well for the Wolves.